Sister Restaurant

"Eating at Sister is a bit like visiting your eccentric aunt’s house, if her house had upholstered circular booths, bookshelves stocked with curios, and a couple trees growing in the living room. The nice-but-still-casual setting works for just about anyone, so you can feel comfortable settling into a booth with a first date or a long-term partner. Ask those awkward first questions—or the same-old pleasant small talk—with whipped feta, seared branzino, and white-sauce bucatini amatriciana with a mild poblano kick. If conversation starts to lag, you can always pull out this thought-provoking question, “How do you think they got those trees inside?”" - Kevin Gray

"Sister serves Mediterranean-ish fare, the “ish” being a staple of Duro Hospitality’s style, mixes trendy and classic. The Moroccan spiced chicken is a perennial favorite, while the pancetta carbonara shows what it can do with comfort foods." - Courtney E. Smith, Rachel Pinn

"Expectations were high when Sister opened in the former location of The Grape, a long-time Dallas staple. But the restaurant quickly developed a reputation for its cool interior and next-level pastas. If you have to choose between all the options, go with either the wild “boaranaise” with its perfectly creamy sauce or the clams vongole with garlic, white soy, and hijiki. It’s a great spot for a special occasion, like taking your favorite sibling out for a birthday dinner where you’re picking up the bill." - Lee Escobedo

"Beatrice and Zen Sushi, which Carpenter also owns, are on the list, along with Tiffany Derry’s Roots Southern Table, Rye, Crown Block, and Duro Hospitality’s full collection of restaurants, including Mister Charles, Sister, the Charles, and El Carlos Elegante." - Courtney E. Smith

"As far as a special occasion date night, my husband and I love this place. We love the whole [Duro] restaurant group. The waiters are amazing, as are the cocktails and wine selection. Every item on the menu, I love how fresh and thoughtful it is. I eat a lot there, and we share plates, but we never leave feeling miserable from overeating. The Charles was our favorite for the longest time, and then Sister came along. It wins us over every time. But we will go back to the Charles, and we've also been to El Carlos Elegante, their other restaurant." - Courtney E. Smith